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Costa Rica

Central America, Americas

Spanish

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, North America. With a population of 5,309,625 and an area of 51,100 km², the capital city is San José. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Costa Rican colón (₡ CRC).

Quick Facts

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San José
Capital
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5,309,625
Population
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51,100 km²
Area
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₡ CRC
Currency
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+506
Dial Code
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.cr
TLD

Economy

Costa Rica has a GDP per capita of $18,587, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$18,587
GNI per Capita$15,620

Geography

Costa Rica is located in Central America at coordinates 10.00°N, 84.00°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Cerro Chirripó at 3,820 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates10.00°N, 84.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointCerro Chirripó
3,820 m
TimezonesUTC-06:00
BordersNICPAN

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Costa Rica, including Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica with a capacity of 35,175 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Nacional de Costa Rica
35,175 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica

What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of approximately 5,309,625 people.
What currency does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón (₡ CRC).
What language is spoken in Costa Rica?
The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish.
What is the area of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica covers a total area of 51,100 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Costa Rica?
The GDP per capita of Costa Rica is approximately $18,587.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)